Building Energy Management System Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Building Services Design Practice seeks an experienced Building Energy Management System (BEMS) Engineer to join our national team.

The role offers offices in Epsom or Manchester, supporting multi-disciplinary projects across Aviation, Defence, Education, Energy, and Transportation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in BEMS design, application, and commissioning.
• Hands-on site experience with installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in BEMS networks, protocols, and supervisor systems.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement BEMS strategies aligned with building services.
• Prepare specifications, schematics, points schedules, and drawings.
• Collaborate with MEP teams and the Global Technology Centre.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and witnessing of BEMS installations.
• Provide expert advice on control strategies and emerging technologies.
• Develop in-house technical standards and mentor junior team members.
• Represent the company in client and contractor meetings.
• This role offers the opportunity to grow technical, digital, and project management skills within a leading consultancy committed to innovation and staff development.

Skills

BEMS design

Site experience

Client liaison

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

BEMS software

SCADA

C&I systems

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Building Services Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Building Energy Management System (BEMS) Engineer seeking to develop their career in a positive, stimulating and supported environment and join our team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities unrivalled. We have an opening either in our new modern offices in Epsom or at the Northwest Hub in Manchester which offer a fantastic collaborative environment for our multi-disciplinary teams.

We are seeking an experienced Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Engineer to join our national Building Design Practice, delivering innovative engineering solutions across sectors including Aviation, Defence, Education, Energy, and Transportation.

The successful candidate will join AtkinsRéalis as part of the Building Technologies Group. The group consists of 9 engineers who operate out of the Epsom, Birmingham and Manchester offices. The Building Technologies Group includes the specialist disciplines required to deliver design solutions for all aspects of BEMS, SCADA C&I, ICT, CCTV and Access Control systems within the built environment. We pride ourselves on delivering holistic solutions for our clients. We work with our colleagues from the Building Design Practice across the UK and further afield in our Middle East and Asia offices.

Your role

• Design and implement BEMS strategies aligned with building services.
• Prepare specifications, schematics, points schedules, and drawings.
• Collaborate with MEP teams and the Global Technology Centre.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and witnessing of BEMS installations.
• Provide expert advice on control strategies and emerging technologies.
• Develop in-house technical standards and mentor junior team members.
• Represent the company in client and contractor meetings.
• This role offers the opportunity to grow technical, digital, and project management skills within a leading consultancy committed to innovation and staff development.

About you

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Strong background in BEMS design, application, and commissioning.
• Hands-on site experience with installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in BEMS networks, protocols, and supervisor systems.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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